In 1996 he established himself as one of the chief players in the in form Free State provincial side.
Along with Springbok World Cup stars Os du Randt and Brendan Venter, MJ led Free State to the Bankfin Nite Series title earlier in the season, scoring 192 points (made up of 2 tries, 49 conversions and 28 penalty goals) in only 14 games and finishing second on the top Point Scorers list for the tournament.
A flyhalf who hails from Lichtenburg, MJ is a super accurate goal kicker who is also dangerous in general play, possessing great hands and tremendous vision as a playmaker.
Playing Position: Flyhalf/Centre
Province: FS'96-'98; GL'98-'99; FS 2000-2001; Falcons 2003
Club: Vereeniging
Represented:
U/21; Currie Cup; Vodacom Cup; Super 12, etc.
Falcons Vodacom Cup Squad 2003